Definition of paediatric foot posture 107 Historical overview of the flat foot 107 Classification of flat feet 108 The arch 109 The heel eversion angle 110 Foot flexibility 110 Footprints 112 X-rays 113 Observation and the development of…
Introduction 32 Historical perspective 33 Anatomical overview 35 Diaphysis 35 Metaphyses 36 Epiphyses 36 Physis 36 Abridged summary of bone properties 38 Fractures 38 Causes 39 Types 40 Muscles 42 Joints 44 Synovial joints 44 Fibrous joints 45 Cartilaginous joints 45 The effects of exercise 45 Introduction…
Definition of growing pains: inclusion and exclusion criteriaInclusionsExclusionsNature of pain Intermittent Some pain-free days and nights Persistent Increasing intensityUnilateral or bilateralBilateralUnilateralLocation of painAnterior thigh, calf, posterior knee – in musclesJoint…
Introduction 1 Milestones 1 Do you like children? The crucial element of authenticity 2 Thoughts as to why children cry 3 Children who are not crying may still be frightened 4 Sensitivity and the ‘three…
Ectopic Pregnancy Ectopic pregnancy remains an important cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. However, because modern diagnostic methods now permit early recognition of most ectopic pregnancies, contemporary treatments are more…
Assisted Reproductive Technologies Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) encompass all techniques involving direct manipulation of oocytes outside of the body. The first and still most common form of ART is in…
Induction of Ovulation Although it seems commonplace today, indeed even routine, the ability to induce ovulation and attain pregnancy in anovulatory infertile women remains one of the greatest achievements of…
Male Infertility Our understanding of male reproductive function and the importance of male factors in infertility has advanced significantly over the last two decades. In the past, the female partner…
Endometriosis Endometriosis is a benign disease defined by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside of the uterus and is associated with both pelvic pain and infertility. The ectopic…
Recurrent Early Pregnancy Loss 0030 Spontaneous abortion or miscarriage is defined as the involuntary termination of pregnancy before 20 weeks of gestation (dated from the last menstrual period) or below…
